AllonGoldberg
Physics | Biomolecular Design | Creative Problem Solver
Work experience ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
New York, NY
(MAY 2024-MAY 2025)
at Simons Foundation
Flatiron Institute Center for Computational Biology (CCB)
- Biomimetic heteropolymer design with peptoids using Rosetta and GAMESS, advancing the long term goals of the Biomolecular Design Group
- Sharpened skills in Python, Rosetta modification/params generation, Pymol scripting, Linux-based distributed computing, and scientific communication/presentation
- Developed fast hybrid Rosetta-AF-ProteinMPNN protocol for high expression potential binders to EGFR domain III epitope
Tuscaloosa, AL
(SEP 2022-AUG 2023)
at Reboot Reforestation
- Invented, CAD modeled 3D-printable airborne seed dispenser to combat deforestation of Longleaf Pine in Southern US, reforest Kenya, elsewhere (30+ species threatened)
- Increased payload capacity of initial prototype 700%, reduced weight through compliance mechanisms
- Tested assembly with real-time rigid body simulation, drafted technical drawings of all components, rendered 3D product model in several environments with ray tracing engine
XR and HCI Lab Student Researcher
New York, NY
(JUL-SEP 2021)
at XReality Lab, Parsons School of Design - TNS
- Pitched, developed CAD modeled, wrote documentation for 3D-printable educational/novelty single-qubit desktop quantum computer simulator
- Coded, designed website to host project files, technical drawings, visual manual, and educational resources
product design engineering intern
Baltimore, MD
(JUN-AUG 2019)
at Image Engineering
- Soldered, designed custom circuit board PCBs with relevant surface-mount components for six installs at Buffalo Bills New Era Field
- Designed assembly of sourced and custom mechanical parts with thermodynamic and maintenance considerations using Vectorworks 3D CAD software
- Implemented additional safety protocols for proprietary special effects device
SENIOR COUNSELOR, VARSITY SOCCER COACH
Wingdale, NY
(JUN-AUG 2016, 2017)
at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
- Planned and implemented daily activities for 100 campers to encourage critical thinking, interaction, and fitness
- Resolved camper interpersonal conflicts, maintained camper mental and physical health, and facilitated social growth
- Coached varsity soccer team of 20-30 campers from 14-16 years of age, facilitated team bonding and taught strategy/nuances of soccer
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
New York, NY
(MAY-JUN 2016)
at 2LS Consulting Engineering
- Designed air conditioning and sprinkler systems for Manhattan and Brooklyn high-rise office spaces, retail locations, and apartment complexes with AutoCAD
- Increased workflow efficiency through revision of AutoCAD engineering drawings and floor plans
- Cross-referenced firm’s plans with observed progress at construction sites to ensure proper function of installed equipment and proper safety precautions in accordance with NYC code
Education ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Physics (Biophysics), B.A.
New York, NY
(JAN 2023 - DEC 2024)
at Hunter College - City University of New York
Biophysics Concentration
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Biochemistry, Modern Physics for Engineers, Biophysics in Applications
Design + Technology, [Transfered]
New York, NY
(JAN 2020 - SEP 2021)
at Parsons School of Design - The New School
Creative Technology Concentration
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Collab: Quantum Computing, History of Design: 1850-Present, Code 1
Mechanical Engineering, [Transfered]
Ann Arbor, MI
(SEP 2016 - JAN 2018, SEP 2019)
at University of Michigan
Michigan Ice Carving Team: Competitive Carver, Equipment Manager
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Intro Comp & Prog, Calculus III, General Phys I, Intro Diff Equat, Thermodynamics I, Intro to Solid Mech
Projects ———————————————————————
EGFR Protein Binder
Hybrid Rosetta-AF-MPNN Protocol
- Designed de novo 4-helical protein with Rosetta (AF2&3 validated) to inhibit Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR, implicated in cancers) targeting Domain III epitopes of EGF and known antibodies
- Protocols first employed classical Rosetta techniques in Round 1 then used inverse folding model to improve computational-screen metrics for Round 2
QUANTUM CRYPTO ART
First 2D Quantum-Sourced Blockchain Art
- Executed, developed method to transpose IBM quantum computing experiment data with Qiskit, third-party Python libraries, creating colorful maps;
wrote HTML website; manage all media presence mostly on twitter
- Featured in the Museum of Quantum Art since 2021 (permanent) and at an event at Barnes Foundation Museum, Philadelphia (2023)
FLEXSPRING PROSTHETIC FOOT
3D Printable Prosthetic Foot
- Optimized, simulated, designed 3D-printable prosthetic foot using Autodesk Fusion 360, to be lightweight,
strong, soccer-ready, feature toe flexion, heel cushioning, and ankle flexion,
and assembled with off-the-shelf hardware
- Employed static load simulation, generative design,
and topology optimization to reduce weight and increase strength with different print materials
SEE MORE @ https://allonwork.pages.dev
Achievements ————————
Hunter College - CUNY
Dean's List (2023, 2024)
NVIDIA
Fund. of Deep Learning (Certificate 2024)
Multi-GPU ML/NN Training (Certificate 2024)
Parsons School of Design - TNS
Dean's BFA Scholarship (2020 - 2021)
IBM
IBM Quantum Practitioner (Certificate Nov. 4 2020)
University of Michigan
Dean’s List, College of Engineering (Decembers 2016, 2017)
University Honors (Decembers 2016, 2017)
Highest placed UMichigan ice carver (Henry Ford College 2016 Invitational)
Teaneck High School
AP Scholar with Distinction (2016)
THS Chemistry Award (2016)
Bausch+Lomb Honorary Science Excellence Award (2015)
Software & Lang ——————
QISKIT
ROSETTA
PYMOL
PYTHON
HTML/CSS
P5.JS
C++
MATLAB
ARDUINO
LOGIC PRO X
VECTORWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
FUSION 360
BLENDER
AUTODESK EAGLE
AUTOCAD
INVISION
ADOBE PREMIERE
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR